Senior Application Developer

  • Fairfax, Virginia
  • Full Time
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GovCIO is currently hiring a highly skilled Senior Applicion Developer with an active Secret clearance to design, build, and modify applicion software using programming languages such as Java, ColdFusion, JavaScript, and C#. This position will be loced in Fairfax, VA and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement multiple design pterns.
  • Integre COTS products, use APIs, interact with da repositories, cross-domain solutions, and manage system interfaces.
  • Manage legacy code and/or develop new code using container technologies.
  • Develop and execute unit tests to verify code meets functional requirements.
  • Resolve integrion issues, vulnerabilities, and functional defects.
  • Develop and maintain secure, scalable Java applicions supporting cross-domain da exchange in compliance with federal standards.
  • Collabore with system architects, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to implement mission-critical feures.
  • Integre with enterprise services and APIs, ensuring secure communicion across multiple classificion levels.
  • Participe in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical reviews.
  • Write clean, well-documented code th adheres to federal security and software development lifecycle (SDLC) guidelines.
  • Support modernizion efforts by refactoring legacy systems into cloud-nive, containerized Java applicions.
  • Conduct unit and integrion testing and assist in automed deployment using CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Collabore with cross-functional teams to ensure interoperability, da integrity, and compliance with cross-domain solution (CDS) policies.
Qualificions:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or reled field with 12+ years of experience with large integred projects and 5+ years of professional experience in Java development, preferably in federal or defense contracting environments. (or commensure experience).
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability.
  • Strong knowledge of Java SE/EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful services.
  • Familiarity with cross-domain solution architectures, da labeling, and secure da transfer protocols.
  • Experience working in secure environments, preferably within the DOJ, and understanding of FISMA, NIST, or RMF compliance.
  • Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Gradle), version control (Git), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Exposure to containerizion technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud plforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
  • Understanding of secure coding practices and experience with stic/dynamic code analysis tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or within a cross-functional Agile team.
Posted Salary Range: USD $135,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr. Apply Now
Job ID: 522874017
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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